Corner Velocities

[bozon]

Corner velocity has next to zero practical meaning in a dogfight. It is just some number to compare aircrafts on paper, not unlike wingload.

[Badboy]

Does anyone know where I can get information as to the corner velocities for the different AH planes?

Yeh, I can get a stop watch and figure it out, but I'd rather spend the time on line serving as a target drone

AKEagle+

Hi AKEagle+

I know you said you didn't want to use a stopwatch and figure stuff out, but I've simplified the process so at least you won't have to do any math, and the results are shown graphically as well so that you can see the turn rate and radius visually as well as in numbers.

Download Badboy's BootStrap Calculator

Also, if you want to analyse the flap performance the two circle graphic window includes the first 6 aircraft on the list. That way you can either compare six different aircraft, or one aircraft with six different configurations (flap settings). It also allows you to enter the maximum flap speeds, and checks to see whether the maximum turn rate achievable in that configuration will be limited by the flap speed, G limit or lift limit and quotes appropriate values. When the flap notch is set to zero it calculates corner data in the normal way.

If you load the lower cells with aircraft data, you can then copy and past rows into the top slots so you can get graphic comparisons for any aircraft combinations.

I've loaded it with data for the P-38L and BF109K4 so you can play with it from the get go.

However, if you absolutely don't want to use your stopwatch, my apologies for wasting your time.

Badboy

[Krusty]

AK Eagle hasn't been on the forums since 2007. This thread is from 2002.

Please folks, note the dates!

[drgondog]

Corner velocity has next to zero practical meaning in a dogfight. It is just some number to compare aircrafts on paper, not unlike wingload.

Yes - and no.  Knowing that there is a speed to G range - a relationship you ignore at your risk because you depart into an accelerated stall - is 'useful' to know even though you will not be looking at airspeed in a manuever.  Its primary purpose is to convey a manufacturer's warning regarding loads and speeds to the pilot - also a useful 'factoid' to consider when exuberance exceeds rational thought...

So, like all 'theoretical' info, comparing aircraft on paper, or conveying the results of rigorous tests between potential adversaries is VERY useful intelligence regarding 'fight vs flight' tactical decisions.

[Badboy]

Please folks, note the dates!

Ohhh boy, I saw the thread at the top of the list and didn't think to check the date.

But since it has been resurrected, the info may still be helpful.

Badboy